November 24, 2025How George Mason College of Public Health researchers are working to ease the strain on family caregivers of those living with dementia through evidence-based support, emerging technologies, and global insight.
November 3, 2025Studies from George Mason University show StrongerMemory boosts memory, focus and well-being.
October 16, 2025The brain may not be a muscle, but it still needs exercise.
October 16, 2025Cognitive training program implemented by George Mason University social work researchers offers promising, non-medicine-based methods to support brain health in older adults.
August 19, 2025Virtual reality shows caregivers what it’s like to live with dementia
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June 13, 2025
HMN 2025: How virtual reality could add empathy to dementia care
June 10, 2025A pilot program led by George Mason social work professor Li-Mi Chen used virtual scenarios to improve training for nursing home staff.
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May 29, 2024
Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia
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May 29, 2024
Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia.
June 25, 2024New findings published in the Journal for Applied Gerontology by College of Public Health researchers suggest that personalized music intervention, especially with songs from adolescence and early adulthood, is effective at reducing the use of medication, alleviating agitation levels, and enhancing mood and social engagement among nursing home residents living with dementia.
